Agriculture Education AS
Agriculture Education
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science in Agri-Business/Agriculture Economics s is designed for
the student planning on a career in the agriculture industry with the intent of transferring
and obtaining a bachelor's degree at a four-year university.
Related Employment Fields
Agricultural Education Instructor, Extension Agent, Farm Educator, Agricultural Outreach
Specialist, Agricultural Program Coordinator, Farm Manager, Agricultural Sales Representative,
Agricultural Inspector, Agricultural Communications Specialist, Agribusiness Management.
After Colby Community College
Upon transferring to a four-year university. Students will choose an education major
in early childhood (birth through third grade), elementary education (kindergarten
through Sixth grade) or special education. Secondary education major (sixth through
twelfth grade) may choose a specialization (science, math, English or history). Students
have the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of
Arts, or an M.Ed.
*Please work with an advisor to see the full Agriculture Elective Course Option List.
Students should speak with their advisor about the best course options to take depending
on their preferred transfer school. Each four-year university program has their own
specific requirements that may not align with the pathway below.
Students transferring to Kansas State University should take Macroeconomics (EC276)
and Animal Science Lab ( AG150).
Students transferring to Fort Hays State University should take both Microeconomics
(EC276 ) and Macroeconomics (EC276).
Classes Addressing Student Outcomes
AG106 Ag Economics
AG107 Soil Science
AG117 Crop Science
AG149 Animal Science
AG150 Animal Science Lab
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 64
Course Sequence
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AG101 | Agriculture Orientation | 1 |
| MA178 | College Algebra (SGE)030 | 3 |
| AG126 | Principles of Livestock Nutrition | 3 |
| AG149 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 |
| AG150 | Principles of Animal Science Laboratory (SGE)070 | 1 |
| AG118 | Marketing of Agricultural Products (SGE)070 | 3 |
| PE Requirement | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| EN176 | English Composition I (SGE)010 | 3 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. Course (SGE)060 | 3 | |
| AG209 | Agricultural Law (SGE)070 | 2 |
| AG109 | Farm Records & Accounts. | 3 |
| MA205 | Elements of Statistics (SGE)030 | 3 |
| PS276 | Developmental Psychology (SGE)050 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| BI177 | Biology I w/Lab (SGE)040 | 5 |
| EN177 | English Composition II (SGE)010 | 3 |
| AG106 | Principles of Agricultural Economics (SGE)070 | 3 |
| ED177 | Foundations of Modern Education (SGE)070 | 3 |
EC277 |
Approved Ag Elective OR Principles of Microeconomics (SGE)050 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Communication Gen. Ed. (SGE)020 | 3 | |
| Approved Agriculture Elective* | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. (SGE)060 | 3 | |
| EC276 | Approved Agriculture Elective* OR Principles of Macroeconomics (SGE)050 | 3 |
| ED236 | Approved Agriculture Elective* OR Observation & Participation | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|
Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
010 English (6 hours)
020 Communications (3 hours)
030 Math & Statistics (3 hours)
040 Natural & Physical Sciences (4-5 hours)
050 Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
060 Arts & Humanities (6 hours)
070 Colby CC Designated (6 hours)